COVID impact on corporate pension schemes scrutinised
by Ben Poole
Summer easing of lockdown saw partial improvement in support for FTSE 350 pension schemes in the UK.
Operational Risk Management
Background
The basic purpose of the corporate treasury department is to ensure that there is sufficient cash available for the company to operate, and that interest rate and foreign exchange risks are…
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Volatility stifles significant growth in US business confidence
by Ben Poole
A Citizens index shows steady economic improvement, while The CFO Survey predicts employment and revenues to remain below pre-COVID levels until 2021.
Cybersecurity and fraud detection in the COVID-19 age
by Ben Poole
A recent SWIFT webinar explored how technology and awareness can help defend against payment fraud.
Business growth remains top priority for insurance CFOs
by Ben Poole
Data taken from an EY survey of CFOs across UK insurers shows COVID-19 hasn't hindered growth plans.
Northern Trust market forecast calls for 2.6% global growth
by Ben Poole
The firm's Capital Market Assumptions Five-Year Outlook predicts rates and inflation to remain low, stock returns in the 3.8-8.2% range.
UK business confidence rising, but remains negative overall
by Ben Poole
Business confidence rose for the third month in a row in the latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer.
Finance function increases prominence in measuring organisational performance
by Ben Poole
A report from PwC and the ACCA has found the use of finance insights to evaluate organisational performance is on the up.
Oil prices and COVID-19 blamed as ABN Amro retreats to core business
by Ben Poole
The bank has discontinued all trade and commodity finance activities following a €5m net loss in Q2 2020.
Major banks continue ESG momentum
by Ben Poole
Both Citi and HSBC have recently announced strategic solutions to tackle climate risk.
The shift in finance leaders’ priorities
by Ben Poole
As the top global 100 companies start to rebound from Covid-19, payment delays are the key concern for 65% of finance leaders.
US firms to decrease cash holdings due to worsening business performance
by Ben Poole
The AFP July 2020 Corporate Cash Indicators has found that US corporates are accumulating cash as a defensive measure.
UK businesses battered by COVID-19
by Ben Poole
Two new reports reveal that UK companies have felt a stronger impact from COVID-19 than companies globally.
CFOs anticipate a slow recovery as COVID-19 weighs on risk appetite
by Ben Poole
Deloitte's latest CFO Survey finds two-thirds expect capex to decrease in the next three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic or Brexit.
FTSE 350 companies issue record levels of profit warnings
by Ben Poole
33% of the UK’s listed companies issued a profit warning in the first half of 2020, according to an EY report.
Most US businesses operating at reduced capacity
by Ben Poole
Despite a subdued economic outlook, a JPMorgan Chase survey finds businesses remain confident in themselves and most expect to thrive.
Economic plight dominates current CFO concerns
by Ben Poole
A PwC survey has found that the global economy and new COVID-19 wave are top of mind for CFOs.
CFOs optimistic on safety as lockdowns lift
by Ben Poole
As work sites slowly start to reopen, a PwC survey finds CFOs optimistic they can keep customers and employees safe.
Mastercard initiative to inform business and government economic response efforts
by Ben Poole
The firm's Recovery Insights tools and research aims to provide data analysis to help companies and governments bounce back from COVID-19.
ECB sounds COVID-19 financial stability warning
by Ben Poole
The pandemic has greatly amplified existing vulnerabilities of the financial sector, corporates and sovereigns.
Fitch makes further economic forecast cuts, but global recession bottoming out
by Ben Poole
The ratings agency believes the slump in global economic activity is close to reaching its trough.
New BSI standards cover supply chain management, biz continuity and more
by Ben Poole
The risk and business continuity standards are designed to help UK firms not drop the baton as they deal with COVID-19.
Steep fall in Australian business activity let by services sector
by Ben Poole
Coronavirus is increasingly impacting Australian businesses, according to initial results of CBA’s monthly Purchasing Managers Index.
Changing goalposts for corporate treasurers
by Jack Large
Greenwich Associates report on the USA corporate treasury market shows the changing dynamics of today’s corporate treasury department
CTMcast - 5 March 2020: Review of key recent posts and Coronavirus crisis
by Jack Large
Jack and Ben reviewed last week's stories and the Coronavirus crisis with Kyriba's Bob Stark